Gordie Howe Hat Trick Powers San Jose Sharks to 8-5 Win Against Seattle Kraken

Friday, November 29th, 2024

Klim Kostin achieved a Gordie Howe hat trick by scoring a goal, providing an assist, and engaging in a fight, leading the San Jose Sharks to an 8-5 win against the Seattle Kraken.

Jake Walman found the net twice for the Sharks, while Macklin Celebrini, Mikael Granlund, and Will Smith each added a goal and an assist. Timothy Liljegren also contributed with a goal.

During the second period, the Sharks turned the game around by scoring three straight goals, changing a 4-3 deficit into a 6-4 advantage.

Kostin completed his Gordie Howe hat trick by fighting Will Borgen in the third period.

For the Kraken, Shane Wright scored twice, with Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Chandler Stephenson each scoring one goal.

Takeaways:

The Kraken allowed the most goals they have this season, while young players from the Sharks impressed, as Celebrini led the rookies in scoring and Smith accumulated six points in recent matches.

Key Moment:

The crucial point in the game was the Sharks' rapid succession of three goals within seven minutes in the second period.

Key Stat:

Seattle's Shane Wright scored two power-play goals, breaking a six-game drought for the team.

Up Next:

The Sharks and Kraken will meet again on Saturday night in Seattle for the second match of their home-and-home series.

San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken Game Stats

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